Shannon Ethridge is the best-selling author of the Every Woman’s Battle books on sexual integrity, and The Sexually Confident Wife, among other titles. In addition to being a writer, she is a speaker, lay counselor and advocate for sexual integrity with a master’s degree in counseling/human relations from Liberty University. She has spoken to youth,…
I’ve had my share of heartache when it comes to dating. More than once I’ve looked back on a relationship and wondered, “What was I thinking?” Unfortunately, it took several failed relationships before I was willing to admit that I needed to be more intentional about making wise choices. Today, as a relationship coach and…
QUESTION: “After 15 years of marriage, we are contemplating separation. We are both Christians, but have had many battles over the years, one being depression. Walls have been built and the fear is that I can’t break the wall again. I feel I’m done. Is there hope? Is separation just prolonging the inevitable?” —Anonymous ANSWER:…
First time emotional and sexual affairs are almost always accidental. They rarely start as an inappropriate relationship. The individuals involved are not “fishing” or looking to find an affair partner. In fact, they are usually committed to their spouse initially. So, if that’s true, how do these experiences happen? Is it irrational behavior? Does the…
For Valentine’s Day last month, some people bought two sets of Hallmark greetings and chocolates: one for their sweetheart, and one for their boss or co-worker. There’s no infidelity going on, they claim, they just have a “work spouse”—a common phrase that has popped up over the past few years to describe a co-worker with…
